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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part I, what does Tutu say is the source of many things that undermine people's joy and happiness?

2. Which country invaded Tibet, causing the Dalai Lama to go into exile in India?

3. What does Archbishop Tutu think about the nature of humans?

4. In Part I, what kind of creatures does Archbishop Tutu say human beings are?

5. Who was the white president of South Africa that Archbishop Tutu mentions in Part II?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the Introduction, what distinction does Tutu make between joy and happiness?

2. In Part I, why does Archbishop Tutu wonder how the Dalai Lama is not morose?

3. In Part II, what is one thought the Dalai Lama thinks people should remember in terms of the world population to stave off loneliness?

4. In Part I, what kind of creatures does Archbishop Tutu tell Abrams humans are?

5. In Part I, what is one of the ways the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu express their affection for each other?

6. In Part I, how does Abrams explain the so-called hedonic treadmill?

7. In Part II, what do both the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu advise as a way of handling one's worries?

8. In Part I, what do the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu agree is necessary for the creation of something beautiful?

9. In Part I, what daily routine do the Dalai Lama and the Archbishop share related to their prayer schedule?

10. In Part II, what does Archbishop Tutu advise for people who become frustrated and encounter obstacles to finding joy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do you think Douglas Abrams' personal relationship - and friendship - with Archbishop Desmond Tutu affected his perspective and his approach to writing The Book of Joy? Write an essay explaining your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Are the Dalai Lama's and Archbishop Desmond Tutu's teachings about forgiveness - and the human capacity for forgiveness - realistic? Write an essay explaining your opinion, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What is the significance of the Tibetan Children's Village to both the Dalai Lama and to Tibetan culture in general? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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